HILTON GARDEN INN TAMPA SUNCOAST PARKWAY
2155 NORTHPOINTE PKWY, Lutz FL 33558 · 813.491.4900
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt on line for customers yogurt 46f employee moved to freezer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open gallon milk no date mark oven 24 hours in upright reach in cooler in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Single serving package ketchup on floor in liquid storage room
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven interior soiled and grease buildup heavily
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges above sauces in walk in cooler
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef over canned soda on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator removed can soda
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 12 six oz grouper of ROP completed defrosted without removed package in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 12 six oz grouper in ROP completed defrosted without removed package in walk in cooler. See top sale
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: yogurt 46 f cut melons 45 f cook eggs 45 f on breakfast bar employee moved to freezer 2nd temp all to 43 f
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bars area tested at 75 f unable to turn hot water knob other hand sink had hot water
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet area cut melons 52 f manager moved to walk in cooler 2nd temp 43 f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by prep sink close to walk in freezer management removed carts blocking sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 1 employee
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar tested at 82 f ran over 2 minutes
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White rim soiled management cleaned
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 75 f at bar left side hand washing sink.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Raisins brown sugar chia seeds not protected on the front counter for customers to grab. Manager covered all items at time of inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cheese main prep cooler on cooks line employee removed to proper storage
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler opened day before. Manager placed date mark
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robert scaffedi issued 3-25-19 national registry.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk in freezer employee restocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes olives salad walk in cooler. Employee placed date mark
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 75 f at bar left side hand washing sink.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher is not in use and a repair ticket has already been submitted. Employee are using three compartment sink
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cheese prep cooler on line across from steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt on line for customers yogurt 46f employee moved to freezer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia
Food stored on floor. Raw meats on a tray on floor walk in freezer. Manager removed all foods from floor.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee moved from floor
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.